In 1939, a British stockbroker went on a mission to rescue 669 Jewish Czech children from certain death at a concentration camp. 70 years later, his "children" have made a journey back to thank him. More »
Although Kiera Brinkley is a quadruple amputee, her disabilities have never stopped her from dancing. And recently, she had the opportunity to show off her skills with a performance at the world-famous Juilliard School. More »
As the grisly details of the Dugard kidnapping story emerge, one element has gone largely unnoticed: the heroic acts of two members of the University of California Berkeley police force, which led directly to the arrest of Dugard's captor. More »
New Orlean's Carver High School and its football field were both destroyed in Hurricane Katrina. Now, the school's athletic director and coach are working to bring back school spirit with the establishment of a new $2 million stadium, funded by donations. More »
Eight years ago, Tim Hammack was working as a chef at Napa Valley's prestigious Bouchon Bistro—but he traded in the high tips for a far more fulfilling job at a soup kitchen. More »
To help save the lives of abandoned pets, animal lover Joshua Bayer has written and self-published a 10-page story, and will send all of the proceeds to animal rescue groups. More »
Dumpster diving may seem a bit gross, but a Kenyan teacher is finding treasure in the trash, which he uses to help his homeland. More »
Two years ago, Jessica Hanna was a model and hairdresser in New York City. Now, thanks to a strange set of circumstances, she's the proud mother of four children—one biological, and three adopted. More »
64 years ago, an American soldier made a promise to his Japanese hostage to keep his family photographs safe, and return them to his family one day if possible. The soldier never managed to locate the family—but decades later, his son finally fulfilled the promise. More »
In memory of the priest who helped them realize their potential, a group of homeless men in Poland are building a ship that they plan to sail around the world. More »
Typically, males and females are strictly segregated from mixing together in Afghani culture. But thanks to Australian Oliver Percovich, Kabul children from all backgrounds are creating a common bond—on wheels. More »
Everyone knows the importance of customer service. But a bank manager in Midland, Michigan went above and beyond the call of duty by putting a stop to a scam against one of his bank's elderly customers, protecting other victims from losing millions. More »
At the age of 17, Zac Sunderland has just become the world's youngest person to ever complete a solo sailing expedition around the world. More »
By the age of 20, Jason Becker was already a guitar legend—but after being diagnosed with ALS, he lost his mobility and was told he would have just several years to live. 20 years after that awful diagnosis, this inspiring man is still going strong and creating beautiful music. More »
The Kokoda Trail, a famous battle site in Papua New Guinea, is a treacherous 60-mile trail that many experienced hikers cannot complete. But Kurt Fearnley, who cannot use his legs, is planning to travel the entire trail by crawling it. More »